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Todd Marinovich arrested for meth

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Former USC great, NFL flop, and not-that-bad Arena Football star Todd Marinovich was arrested this weekend after cops say he was hiding almost a gram of methamphetamine, a syringe and a spoon in his guitar case.

According to sources, Marinovich was skateboarding near the Newport Pier in Orange County -- where boarding is strictly prohibited -- when police approached him. Cops say a frightened Marinovich then took off, leading them on a short chase. Cops caught up with the former QB, who was never much of a scrambler, hiding in a carport six blocks away.

Todd has nine prior drug-related cases in Orange County, and was on probation for a previous drug conviction.

Marinovich appeared in a Newport Beach court yesterday, where he plead not guilty to three misdemeanor charges. He will remain in custody until the Sept. 6 hearing.

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  • markj111markj111 Posts: 2,921 ✭✭✭
    How good was he at USC? Is he the one with the psycho father?
  • onlyanumberonlyanumber Posts: 2,433


    << <i>Former USC great, NFL flop, and not-that-bad Arena Football star Todd Marinovich was arrested this weekend after cops say he was hiding almost a gram of methamphetamine, a syringe and a spoon in his guitar case.

    According to sources, Marinovich was skateboarding near the Newport Pier in Orange County -- where boarding is strictly prohibited -- when police approached him. Cops say a frightened Marinovich then took off, leading them on a short chase. Cops caught up with the former QB, who was never much of a scrambler, hiding in a carport six blocks away.

    Todd has nine prior drug-related cases in Orange County, and was on probation for a previous drug conviction.

    Marinovich appeared in a Newport Beach court yesterday, where he plead not guilty to three misdemeanor charges. He will remain in custody until the Sept. 6 hearing. >>



    Never much of a scrambler. That made the post...image
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  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 30,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Am I the only one who is not suprised about this?
  • drewsefdrewsef Posts: 1,894 ✭✭
    I think the 9 previous drug-related charges kinda kill the suspense for me too.
  • rajah424rajah424 Posts: 439 ✭✭
    Gee, i wonder if anybody on these boards will come to Maranovichs' defense.
  • SanctionIISanctionII Posts: 12,119 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I worked and lived in OC at the time that Marinovich was playing quarterback in high school. Apparently from day one (birth probably), his father had decided that his son was going to be the world greatest quarterback. His day to day life as a kid must have been miserable (live, eat, breath football, quarterbacking and dealing with an obsessed father). He got all the rave reviews in high school and had record setting performances. He went to USC with great fanfare and started getting into trouble that made the newspapers (drugs). He was probably in trouble in high school but it was not publicized. I recall he left USC after his sophmore year and went on to flop with the Raiders and the NFL. He enjoyed Mary jane a little too much.

    He apparently liked(s) art, the beach and the ocean. After washing out from football he has not done much with his life other than hang out at the beach (being a free spirit no doubt).

    I wonder how his relationship with his father was after he finished high school through the present. Not very good I bet. I wonder if his father ever just wrapped his arms around his son and said "I love you even if you choose to not play football".

    What a sad way to live your childhood.
  • BobaFett72BobaFett72 Posts: 7,304
    cant say im the least bit shocked.

    dude needs to get over his daddy issues and live his own life.
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I remember the SI article wherein it said he had never been to McDonalds or had fast food. Ever. His dad was over the top. Probably should be taking at least half of the heat for his son's wackiness.
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • gregmo32gregmo32 Posts: 2,648 ✭✭✭
    A case study on the dangers of child abuse, even in its less typical forms. In fact, I think his story really was in my Psych 101 textbook in college...
    Very sad.
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  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 30,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You know what though? There is a point when you turn into an actual adult? Enough of the Daddy treated me this way bullcrap, the kid likes to party more than anything else, bottom line. He had opportunities and he chose to do what he wanted to do more. Oh well
  • FifthScaleRacerFifthScaleRacer Posts: 173
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  • FifthScaleRacerFifthScaleRacer Posts: 173
    Marinovich was arrested in a public bathroom in Newport Beach, California in May 2005, after being found with apparent drug paraphernalia and child pornography. He fled on a child's bicycle, but was caught a few blocks away. He gave his occupation as "unemployed artist" and "anarchist" on the police report, which stated that his pupils were dilated and his behavior "erratic."[4


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Marinovich


  • greencrowgreencrow Posts: 867
    Happy 43rd birthday Todd.
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